The IMAGEN Golf Podcast

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Podcast by Daniel Guest

The IMAGEN Golf Podcast

Golf Doesn't have to be so hard! Top 100 Coach & PXG Staff Pro and World Long Drive coach Daniel Guest shares his direct and straight forward approach on golf instruction, amateur golfers, the state of this great game today and everything in between. Hear Daniel breakdown and analyze the golf swing, the golf game and some of the biggest names in the sport. Hear how his award winning 7-7-7 Drill Protocol and Golf Better Guarantee have changed the lives of thousands of golfers worldwide. Learn from his insights after giving 36K+ golf lessons to everyone from blind golfers to professionals. For more information or to book lessons with Daniel visit our website @ http://www.ImagenGolf.com or email Daniel directly @ Daniel@ImagenGolf.com. This is Golf as You've Always Imagined! For free golf tips and more follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imagengolf/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imagengolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imagengolf TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@golfbetterguaranteed?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IMAGENGolf

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27 June 2025

F-O-R-E Minute Friday – Stop The Early Extension - It's Killing Your Game!

Alright, golf fanatics and swing destroyers, welcome back to the podcast that's revolutionizing your game, one shank at a time! I'm your host, Daniel Guest, and today, we're diving headfirst into a topic that's probably got more of you frustrated than a four-putt from two feet: early extension.

Stop the Early Extension: It's Killing Your Game!

Let's be honest, we've all been there. You're trying to unleash your inner Rory McIlroy, make that perfect, powerful swing, and instead, you feel like you're humping a beach ball in front of 500 people. Your hips are firing forward, your chest is popping up, and the club is either diving into the turf like a mole on steroids or soaring over the green faster than my dinner bill at Augusta. That, my friends, is early extension, and it's the arch-nemesis of consistency, power, and pretty much everything good in your golf swing.

Why Your Body Betrays You

So, why do we do it? Why does our body decide to go rogue right when we're trying to deliver the goods? Well, think of it this way: your body is smart, but sometimes it's too smart for its own good. It senses danger, usually in the form of you not rotating properly or getting the club in the right position on the downswing. So, what does it do? It says, "Panic! We need to create space for this club, and the fastest way is to push the hips forward and stand up!" It's like your body's personal alarm system screaming, "Brace for impact!"

The problem is, that "impact" usually involves topping it, hooking it, slicing it, or sending it so far right, it needs a passport. It robs you of your ability to rotate through the ball, costing you power, and it forces your hands to compensate, leading to all sorts of nasty misses. It's the golf swing equivalent of trying to drive a nail with a marshmallow – ineffective and messy.

Breaking Up with Early Extension: It's Not You, It's Your Habits!

Now, before you throw your clubs in the nearest lake, let's talk solutions. Because this isn't some incurable disease; it's a habit, and habits can be broken.

First, let's address the root causes. Are you not rotating enough in your backswing? If your hips and shoulders aren't getting that full, coiled turn, your body will instinctively compensate on the way down. Think of it like trying to swing a baseball bat without winding up – you're just going to push it.

Second, are you too focused on hitting the ball with your hands? If you're "casting" or throwing the club from the top, your body will pop up to try and save it. It's like trying to untangle a knot by yanking on it – you just make it worse. We need to feel like we're delivering the club down and through the ball, not at it.

Your Homework (No Cheating!)

Here are a few quick tips to start kicking early extension to the curb:

 The Wall Drill: Stand with your butt against a wall. Make your backswing, feeling your trail hip maintain contact. As you start your downswing, try to keep your butt on the wall for as long as possible while still rotating. You'll feel a totally different sensation of turning around your lead hip, not pushing into the ball.

 The Feel of "Staying in the Barrel": Imagine you're standing in a giant barrel. As you swing, try to keep your head and torso relatively stable within that barrel. This helps promote rotation around a fixed axis rather than lunging forward.

 The Alignment Stick Under the Trail Hip: Place an alignment stick in the ground just outside your trail hip. The goal is to avoid hitting it with your hip on the downswing. This gives you instant feedback if you're pushing forward.

Look, golf is tough, but it's also incredibly rewarding when you make those breakthroughs. Early extension is a common hurdle, but it's one you can

absolutely conquer. Stop trying to muscle the ball and start letting your body work efficiently. Trust me, your scorecard, your lower back, and your playing partners will thank you.

Now go hit some balls, implement these tips, and remember: keep those hips back, keep that chest down, and let's get you crushing it! I'll catch you next time on the podcast that's making golf fun again!

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24 June 2025

Stop The Different Swings For Different Clubs BullSh@t!

Many Styles, One Golf Swing: Why Physics Dictates Consistency Across the Bag

The casual observer, watching the balletic arc of a Bryson DeChambeau driver versus the delicate flick of a Jordan Spieth wedge, might be forgiven for thinking they're witnessing fundamentally different movements. The raw power of the former seems a world away from the nuanced touch of the latter. Yet, peel back the layers of perceived variation, and you’ll find a bedrock of immutable principles governing every single golf swing, regardless of the club in hand. This isn't about style or individual flair; it's about the unyielding laws of physics that dictate how a projectile – in this case, a golf ball – is launched with optimal efficiency. Daniel discusses the science and math behind why there is only one fundamental swing for everyone.

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07 February 2025

F-O-R-E Minute Friday - Get Your Weight Right From The Start

Daniel talks about the importance of your weight distribution at the address position and how it has a material effect throughout your swing.

Why It Works

Improved Contact: Weight forward promotes a descending blow into the ball, which is crucial for clean, crisp contact. This helps you compress the ball, generating more power and control.

Reduced Fat Shots: With your weight forward, you're less likely to hit the ground behind the ball, minimizing those dreaded fat shots that rob you of distance and accuracy.

Better Ball Flight: Weight forward encourages a higher launch angle and a more penetrating ball flight, leading to greater distance and better stopping power on the greens.

Increased Swing Speed: By shifting your weight forward during the downswing, you can create more momentum and generate greater clubhead speed, resulting in longer shots.

Enhanced Consistency: A forward weight distribution helps you create a more stable base, leading to a more consistent and repeatable swing.

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06 February 2025

How The Top Club Manufacturers, TaylorMade, Callaway, & Ping Are Hurting Your Game

Listen to Daniel discuss how the top golf club manufacturers are actually hurting not helping your game. Find out why he call them "the corrupt golf manufactures". He chronicles one in particular, TaylorMade to further his point who has made over 85 Drivers in 40yrs, each with the promise of straighter, tighter, longer drives.

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30 January 2025

The Top Product At The PGA Golf Show "CaddieVision" Glasses

Daniel talks with Jason Schneider the founder of CaddieVision Augmented Reality glasses that give you real-time feedback while you play. Made by golfers, for golfers.

They discuss all the applications and "modes" these glasses can be in and how they can help ALL golfers score better and enjoy the game more. See them at CaddieVision.com

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10 January 2025

Tiger's Golf League - TGL - Review of Week 1

Daniel reviews the inaugural week of the TGL, the Tomorrow's Golf League financed by Rory and Tiger. He'll share his thoughts, what other have voiced and where it's going.

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